Gatcha Arcade in Tangram, Queens

If you want a fun and unique arcade and gaming experience in New York City, head over to Flushing, Queens, and visit Gatcha at Tangram Mall.
Unlike other arcades in the city, Gatcha offers a modern, Asian-inspired setting and a variety of interactive games, along with an enormous selection of claw machines filled with cute items. The experience at Gatcha reminded me of our visits to Taiwan and playing the claw machines at night markets to win adorable plushies.
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the Gatcha experience

Gatcha Card
First things first, let's talk about the Gatcha card. It's a bit of a bummer that you have to wait in line to get a physical card rather than use a machine to load your card.
On one hand, it's convenient for returning customers who can quickly reload their cards. On the other, the process for first-timers is a bit of a hassle. Having to wait in line to purchase a card and load it up can be time-consuming, especially if there's a long line of new customers.
It would be great if Gatcha could implement self-service kiosks for a quicker and more efficient experience.
Arcade Games (or not)

When we got inside, the arcade was a lot smaller than I thought! While Gatcha has a decent selection of fun, modern arcade games such as Maimai, racing games, basketball, Pacman, DDR, and more to keep you entertained, it's clear the real star of the show is the claw machine section.
I mean, who can resist the temptation of those giant plushies or luxury items such as Hermes handbags and accessories? From adorable plushies to high-end goodies, there's something for everyone.
I managed to win a Sumikko Gurashi! It took a couple of tries, but winning the claw machines wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be.
However, it gets more challenging to win as the prizes become more tempting (tried the Hermes bag, and that was super difficult!).
But let's be real, winning one of those luxury items is probably harder than winning the lottery. Still, it's fun to dream, right?
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overall vibe
Gatcha has a cool atmosphere. It's perfect for hanging out with friends or enjoying some solo gaming time. The place could use a few more arcade games to balance out the claw machine focus, but it's still a fun spot to check out!
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know before you go!

GATCHA CARD
You'll need one to play! Be prepared to wait in line.
PRIZE FOCUS
If you're all about the games, you might be a bit disappointed.
PERFECT FOR
Claw machine lovers. Casual gamers. Friends.
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HOURS
Sunday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
LOCATION
Inside Tangram Mall
133-33 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
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